What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Champion & Accessibility Coordinator position at Talladega College?
Job Summary
As a member of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Academic Champion provides
specialized academic advising and intensive case management for Freshman and
Sophomore students. This role is uniquely designed to students on Academic Warning or
Probation. Additionally, this position serves as the primary officer for managing and
assigning reasonable academic and housing accommodations in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. This position is funded through Title III and reports to the Director of Student
Success.
Job Duties
ADA & Section 504 Coordination: Manage the intake, review, and determination
of all requests for reasonable academic and housing accommodations. Ensure the
College remains in compliance with federal mandates by coordinating with faculty
and residence life to implement approved accommodations.
Academic Recovery Case Management: Provide "intrusive" monitoring for
students on academic warning and academic probation. Conduct weekly or bi-
weekly progress meetings to track attendance, grades, and the execution of
individualized success plans.
Talladega College
Position Description Form
Accessibility Advocacy: Educate students on their rights and responsibilities
regarding disability services. Maintain confidential records of medical
documentation and issue official accommodation letters to faculty.
Academic Intervention Teaching: Instruct Student Success as needed, focusing on
study habits, time management, and the non-cognitive skills necessary for students
entering the college with a GPA below 2.0.
Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure students understand Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) and the specific GPA benchmarks required to maintain financial
aid and Band eligibility.
Integrated Referrals: Serve as the central hub for referrals to Talladega College
Student Affairs, counseling, and career services, ensuring students on Academic
Warning or Probation utilize mandatory tutoring.
Data & Compliance: Maintain meticulous digital records in accordance with
FERPA and ADA confidentiality standards. Utilize "Early Warning" software to
identify and intervene with at-risk students before mid-term.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related
field highly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 2 years of experience in academic advising, student success
coaching, or disability services in a higher education setting.
Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of the ADA, Section 504, and federal
privacy laws (FERPA) is required.
Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated commitment to working with "at-risk"
populations, first-generation students, and students with diverse learning needs.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to advocate for students
while maintaining institutional compliance.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in student information systems (SIS), Microsoft
Office Suite, and database management.
As a member of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Academic Champion provides
specialized academic advising and intensive case management for Freshman and
Sophomore students. This role is uniquely designed to students on Academic Warning or
Probation. Additionally, this position serves as the primary officer for managing and
assigning reasonable academic and housing accommodations in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. This position is funded through Title III and reports to the Director of Student
Success.
Job Duties
ADA & Section 504 Coordination: Manage the intake, review, and determination
of all requests for reasonable academic and housing accommodations. Ensure the
College remains in compliance with federal mandates by coordinating with faculty
and residence life to implement approved accommodations.
Academic Recovery Case Management: Provide "intrusive" monitoring for
students on academic warning and academic probation. Conduct weekly or bi-
weekly progress meetings to track attendance, grades, and the execution of
individualized success plans.
Talladega College
Position Description Form
Accessibility Advocacy: Educate students on their rights and responsibilities
regarding disability services. Maintain confidential records of medical
documentation and issue official accommodation letters to faculty.
Academic Intervention Teaching: Instruct Student Success as needed, focusing on
study habits, time management, and the non-cognitive skills necessary for students
entering the college with a GPA below 2.0.
Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure students understand Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) and the specific GPA benchmarks required to maintain financial
aid and Band eligibility.
Integrated Referrals: Serve as the central hub for referrals to Talladega College
Student Affairs, counseling, and career services, ensuring students on Academic
Warning or Probation utilize mandatory tutoring.
Data & Compliance: Maintain meticulous digital records in accordance with
FERPA and ADA confidentiality standards. Utilize "Early Warning" software to
identify and intervene with at-risk students before mid-term.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related
field highly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 2 years of experience in academic advising, student success
coaching, or disability services in a higher education setting.
Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of the ADA, Section 504, and federal
privacy laws (FERPA) is required.
Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated commitment to working with "at-risk"
populations, first-generation students, and students with diverse learning needs.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to advocate for students
while maintaining institutional compliance.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in student information systems (SIS), Microsoft
Office Suite, and database management.